Episode 27: How Academia Can Best Work with Corporate Biotech Partners with Key Opinion Leader Tari Suprapto

Partnerships in biotech are critical to innovation; however, forming and maintaining partnerships can often be a daunting task. Tari Suprapto, PhD, the Director of Search and Evaluation at Novo Nordisk, provides tips and insights into managing relationships between academic and corporate partners. She highlights the importance of personal connection, common goals, and communication within partnerships, and touches on dealing with imposter syndrome. Episode hosted by Kaneisha Akinpelumi. This episode was recorded at Bio on the Bayou, the annual event in New Orleans showcasing academic science, biotech, and startups from the entire Gulf South region. Links: Connect with Tari Suprapto, PhD. Check out Dr. Suprapto’s BIO on the BAYOU panel: Conversation with Corporate Colleagues. Learn more about Novo Nordisk. Connect with Kaneisha Akinpelumi. Learn about Xavier University of Louisiana’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 29 & 30, 2024. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU – the podcast, the upcoming event, and more! Learn more about podcast sponsor, The XLerator Network. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.